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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,270.11, 48,672.73 and 20,163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,270.11, 48,672.73 and 20,163.11 is: 27,825.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,270.11 : 48,672.73 = 20,163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,270.11/48,672.73 = 20,163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,270.11x = 48,672.73 × 20,163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,270.11x = 981,393,264.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,393,264.81/35,270.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,825.07

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